Update Center

As you all know there are a few software update threads that happen in various forums here.

What i (personally) feel would be a good idea and better for the forum would be to have a seperate forum for Updates.

A nearly started a thread on an update to Aida32, but i though id search just incase someone already started one, and there was, by fuelm@n.

im not a fan of double posting, and i know a search would provide the results, but i thinki it would be better for everyone if all updates where in one forum so they are easier to find and discuss.

Just like to know whether this is a possibility as it would only need an extra forum in the main index.

Thanks:)

How many think this would actually work? How many times have you seen such posts posted in the right forums? Sorry, but I've come to rely on "search" as a way to find posted updates and adding another forum, would IMO, not work.

Photolady:

Your opinion is valid, i just though it would be alot easier if a section where all updates to the common program/software could be advised and not be all over the place.

But as you are the only member that has a opinion on this, i see that it obviously would not be of use to other members.

I can live with it, just thought id throw it in.


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I actually like the idea. Updates are ones that should be made as soon as possible, especially critical ones, and they are sometimes difficult to find. So why not make one concentrated forum for all the update news?

Sort of like Windows Update but in Virtual Dr.

As usil said, updates are critical and should members, experienced or not, should be informed and made aware. whether it be spyware or windows updates, they are all important.

I like the idea of an Update Center also, but I think photolady is right. People will continue to post them all over the board and we'll still end up searching or duplicating update notices already made.

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Originally posted by DuaneB
I like the idea of an Update Center also, but I think photolady is right. People will continue to post them all over the board and we'll still end up searching or duplicating update notices already made.

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I think better safe than sorry. better to have double post than someone missing a critical update post at all. In any case, if something is posted in the wrong forum, mods can move them to the right one.
Also, don't forget that we get many newbies who don't know how to search for it, don't know what an update is and therefore don't know to look for it, or anything of that kind. A dedicated forum will be a lot easier.

It should be treated as a normal forum with normal forum rules.

Therefore a mod should be there, and if a duplicate/or thread in wrong forum,then it should be moved.

Im not saying it will kick in straight away, but as members view the forum they would realise what the forum is about.

It is mostly newer members that dont know their way around the forum, that either double post or cannot find a certain thread.

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Originally posted by DuaneB
I like the idea of an Update Center also, but I think photolady is right. People will continue to post them all over the board and we'll still end up searching or duplicating update notices already made.

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Nah, the Moderators will just have to MOVE it to the apropriate Forum! :D

Yeah we do. :D However, my initial thoughts stay as they are. If we had another forum for updates, we mods would be moving threads posted anywhere but there. Just another forum for others who post in the wrong forum. Besides that, I been thinking, if we had an updates forum, what regulation would be needed to make it a specific update forum. You know...should it be only for XP updates, or Spyware updates, or for all of them. Any thoughts on this?

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Originally posted by photolady
what regulation would be needed to make it a specific update forum. You know...should it be only for XP updates, or Spyware updates, or for all of them. Any thoughts on this?

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It should be for all updates, whether it be important windows os updates like the security updates. Things like Spybot, adaware, other spyware removals, basically all that helps us run our computers the right way.

And then after a while, people will still be using the search function to find the correct update in that forum. ;)

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Originally posted by photolady
And then after a while, people will still be using the search function to find the correct update in that forum. ;)

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I don't think so. If you would have clear subject, such as "Spybot upate 1.8" then it should be quite clear. You can even require that people add a date of release for the update in the subject.

quite possible, but what about the new comers to Vdr.

Newbies who do not know what or when updates are out. Its all good if you know what you are searching for but what if you dont know?

All they would need to do is click on the update forum and it would all be there.

It can also be used to refer back to, such as links and info.

Frebo could be a moderator.

But yes where do we draw the line, Windows Updates should be avaiable through Windows Update so why relist them.

Ad-Aware and Spybot could be listed but then what about NAV, McAffee etc etc etc.

Basically it would end up being a forum that informs those people who would probably check fairly regularly anyway ie people like us who have responded to this thread ??

'Newbies' or the uneducated probably wouldn't know they have software that can be updated let alone know to come to VDr and find the Updates forum.

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Originally posted by Nix
Frebo could be a moderator.

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Yes he would be a perfect mod.


Although

As per BJ, nothing can happen, so the idea is gone.

Oh well, was worth a try.

Thanks for your opinions guys:)

Yes, P3, it was a good thought. Just that I still don't think it would help/work. As pointed out by Nix, most newbies don't even know there are updates or that they should update.

I LIKE THE IDEA....
The more people on the forum the better.
Include all updates.

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Originally posted by photolady
most newbies don't even know there are updates or that they should update.

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All the more reason to let them know;)

Nix

I didnt include windows update updates, as this should be done anyway.

More like the spyware defs, and useful programs.

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Basically it would end up being a forum that informs those people who would probably check fairly regularly anyway ie people like us who have responded to this thread

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if that how it is then there is no point in Frebo informing us of these updates then;)

I don't feel we need such a forum here. I get all my info and even contribute some at Calendar of Updates.

You can join that forum if one wishes to contribute in submitting update info on a program.

Thanks for that site, Fuelm@n. I wasn't aware of it before now.

Excellent resource. Thanxs!

P3-450,

In my humble opinon I think your idea is perfect...have one forum devoted to just updates...ANY & ALL updates albeit Adware, Spybot-S&D, Norton etc.

I like this idea because the forums have turned into update forums and this shouldn't be in my opinion. There are more updates on some forums than Q&A.

I would love to see more cool links with tech info on the programs we all use. Just my opinon.

Thanks rgarr, i like the idea too;)

P3-450,

I would love to see a forum like http://www.worldstart.com/
has on nothing but " Tips & Tricks " that we could all use. We could call it something like " Expert Tips & Help Sites ".

I suppose anyone could post, however, I'd like to see a forum like this where just the experts post...say the moderators and experts like Train and others who have over a certain number of posts under their belt. You would certainly qualify.

Maybe even a side column written each week by a different moderator or expert on their computing experiences. I'm getting down off my soap box now. Thanks for listening!

Rgarr that would be a nice idea also there are alot of tips and tricks that people can learn from.

Oh and thanks for the link, looks interesting, i shall have to have a browse.

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Originally posted by P3-450
if that how it is then there is no point in Frebo informing us of these updates then;)

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True.

Hi folks.
I sure don't think a seperate forum is needed for this BUT
I have decided to place a sticky topic at the top of the General Software forum
Is your software as UP TO DATE as it could be? Update Announcements!.

I hope that will suffice.

Thank you Smurphy.

That seems to be a decent idea, and hopefully it will be used for that purpose and members will benefit.

Cheers:)

Wow, excellent link, Fuelm@n! Thanks :)

folks i guess i created some sort of porblem trying to keep updates posted maybe some of them were in the wrong place (sorry) i was just trying to help and if folks think there is no use in me doing this then i wont didnt mean any harm.

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Originally posted by frebo
folks i guess i created some sort of porblem trying to keep updates posted maybe some of them were in the wrong place (sorry) i was just trying to help and if folks think there is no use in me doing this then i wont didnt mean any harm.

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Frebo, I think you misunderstood. You were actually being praised (and rightly so)! What we were saying was that you should continue what you are doing, only as a mod in an update form. Your update threads are excellent. Keep it up!:)

Yes Frebo, Smurfy should give you special moderator privilidges on that thread.

And hows this for an idea ?

Everyone subscribes to the update thread and then every time Frebo updates it you get notified my mail ?

Unless you've turn off mail notification of course.

fuelman i post on this site also which is an ecellent site for updates. the have a section just for updates on this forum.

www.wilderssecurity.com/index.php?board=26

Frebo, dont stop the updates:D

I/we where using you as an example of what a great job you are doing and are very appreciated.

The idea was just to give you and others a more easy way of doing things:)

thanks p3-450

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Originally posted by Nix
Yes Frebo, Smurfy should give you special moderator privilidges on that thread.

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Of course I was just mucking around with this throw away comment - no offense Frebo.

Just Frebo seems to be so on top of the Spybot and Adaware updates it seems to be his/her speciality. ;)